Frequently Asked Questions about Dental Connections USA services
It's important to us that you have a great experience using our service. To help make it easier to understand how our service works, we've compiled this list of FAQs expressly for consumers.
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Just ask. We are ready to answer any questions you may have about the process or service of DentalConnectionsUSA. Just email us at support@dentalconnectionsusa.com with your questions.
When dentist's license is “in good standing” that means license is up to date, valid and dentist is not subject to disciplinary action.
When you become a registered member of DentalConnectionsUSA you’ll have a complete access to detailed dentist information in the Advanced search process. Registration is absolutely Free. Once you start the search process, you can select the dentist you're interested in and learn about that dentist's office hours, dental services, qualifications and office amenities.
If you have dental insurance, and want to make sure that dentist you select accepts your type of insurance, we can help you to find a dentist in your area who accepts your insurance plan. However, because changes in dental office occur constantly, we recommend calling your new dental office to verify that your particular type of insurance is accepted.
Making your dental appointment is a first step toward a healthy and beautiful smile. We understand that you may be a little hesitant about making an appointment, but your oral health is important, so we made things even easier for you. We included Contact Your Dentist button at the end of each search. Click on it and your information will be forwarded to a dentist of your choice, and some one will be in touch with you shortly.
Dental Connections USA provides you with detailed information about a dentist of your choice. You will have access to information such as dental insurance acceptance, dental procedures done at this office, dental specialties, and days and hours of operation, dental discounts offered, special technology implemented, types of sedation used, and much more. Dental Connections USA offers many money-saving programs such as $10,000 Smile Makeover, Dental Rewards, Free Teeth Whitening for Life, and others.
The American Dental Association is a professional trade organization that provides support and educational services for its members and the public.
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Registration is very simple process. All you need to do is to complete a short form online on Patient Registration page, and you instantly become a registered member of Dental Connections USA. Registration is Free.
Absolutely nothing. Registration is Free.
Only registered members are able to view a complete profile of a dentist, and find out which dentist is able to save you money. Many dentists post Special Money-Saving Offers, and participate in different money-saving programs. Only registered members have access to this information.
Create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Programs for Patients: “Whiter Smile 4Life Program”.
Create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Programs for Patients: “Smile Makeover Program”.
In order to find a dentist that participates in $500 Free Teeth Whitening Giveaway you need to create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Programs for Patients: “Smile Makeover Program”.
Create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Programs for Patients: “Dental Rewards Program”.
In order to find out what is your Reward Dollar balance you’ll need email your inquiry to: info@dentalconnectionsusa.com.
Your reward dollars are sent to a dentist of your choice, which you pre-selected earlier. Dentist will notify you about available funds in your account and schedule an appointment at your first convenient time. Use your reward dollars to pay for your dental bills!
Create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Programs for Patients: “Dental Coupons”.
Create an Advanced Search and look under Dental Procedures.
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People often refer to a dental implant as a replacement tooth, but it is actually a metal post or appliance that replaces the patient's tooth root or roots. Once the artificial root or roots are in, replacement teeth are put in place and thus anchored firmly to the bone by the implant. The patient's new teeth look, feel and work just like natural teeth. There are several types of dental implants suited to various dental conditions.
Dental implants are an alternative for:
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The patient who cannot function comfortably with conventional dentures.
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The patient who has lost teeth and wants to avoid removable partial dentures.
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The patient who needs a crown or fixed bridge but doesn't want to damage his or her adjacent healthy teeth.
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The person who wants to have the dental solution that is the closest to what Mother Nature created.
Because of recent advances in implant technology, more and more people are implant candidates - although many people may be told they are not. The only way to know for certain is to be evaluated by a practitioner who has received advanced training in implant dentistry. Typically, if a patient is healthy enough to undergo fixed bridgework procedures or routine extractions, he or she can also undergo dental implant procedures.
Most implants can be placed by a trained dentist in one or two office visits. Further visits will also be needed to fit the replacement teeth, which fasten to the implants. In addition, it is possible that some bone structure will have to be added to the patient's jaw or that other adjustments may have to be made. Tested methodologies now exist that can effectively and safely add bone where needed. This process can delay the placement of the implant for a period of months. Most insertions can be performed under the same local anesthesia used for routine fillings. Medication so the patient can sleep during the procedure is available with oral conscious Sedation or IV sedation. Temporary teeth are usually placed until permanent replacement teeth are made so that patients can lead normal lives during the interim.
Implants have remained in patients' mouths for 30 years or longer. We recommend a preventive maintenance program to help insure the long-term success of your implants and teeth.
The cost of implant dentistry is comparable to that of fixed bridgework or other advanced dental procedures in most cases.
Dental implants and accompanying replacement teeth should be cared for in the same way as natural teeth. Although they cannot get decay, they are still subject to gum disease in the same way natural teeth are.
The body doesn’t reject a dental implant as it might a soft tissue implant such as a lung, heart or kidney. Dental implants are made of titanium, which is compatible with the body.
It is generally recommended to be off work the day of the implant placement and the day after. Most patients are back to work the next day after implant placement. It's an individual decision.
When you lose your teeth, you gradually lose the bone that supported the teeth. As this bone shrinks, problems with a lack of support lead to increased discomfort, mobility, lack of retention of dentures, and sharp, painful ridges, movable gums and sore spots. The tongue also enlarges to accommodate the space. With tooth loss, a five-fold decrease in function occurs and the diet shifts to softer foods. When bone is lost, the incidence of numbness to the lower lip or even fracture of the jaw increases. In addition, this progression will affect our ability to provide the treatment which could have been done before so much bone loss. It could require more implants or more extensive treatment. Or, it may be possible that dentist will not be able to provide the same treatment s/he recommended earlier. At its worst, the bone loss could be so severe that the only way for the person to have teeth of any kind would require a hip graft (taking bone from the patient's hip).
Absolutely not! Each person has a look they want for themselves and they have facial structure and skin tones that guide dentist in making individual selections that vary in size, shape, and color for each person.
In most cases capping to correct spaces isn't necessary. Today with beautiful, natural looking porcelain veneers (also called porcelain facings) dentist can easily make dramatic cosmetic changes to remove spaces, fix cracked teeth, do minor tooth straightening, and change the color of your teeth. In many instances, little or no tooth structure needs to be removed to create the smile of your dreams.
Bleaching procedures are safe and approved by the American Dental Association. Bleaching does not wear away any tooth structure or make a tooth more susceptible to staining.
In many cases, surgery is not necessary following a conservative course of periodontal treatment. This type of care typically includes a series of non-surgical gum treatments. Even when surgery is required, it often is needed only in a few areas of the mouth and results can be greatly enhanced by non-surgical preparation.
This is, unfortunately, a very good question. Periodontal problems can become quite serious and extremely advanced without any pain whatsoever. That is why it is so important to be attentive to the warning signs - bleeding gums when brushing and flossing, swollen gums, receded gums, teeth changing position, pus or swelling around gums - to name a few.
Tooth whitening is a procedure that utilizes safe and highly effective carbamide peroxide to lighten tooth discoloration. The structure of the tooth remains unchanged, only the color is made lighter. If you are allergic to peroxides, you should avoid using this product.
Teeth Whitening Gel whitens teeth by neutralizing discoloration. As the professional strength carbamide peroxide is activated, gentle oxygenation removes the colored substances deep within the tooth's enamel. Since your tooth's enamel is transparent, once lightened it will let the natural color of the tooth show through. This safe and gentle process is proven to be very effective for whitening teeth in the convenience of one's own home.
No. Teeth whitening products contain peroxides, which will not change the appearance of your fillings, crowns or veneers.
Substantial clinical and laboratory research has shown that tooth whitening gel has no adverse effects on teeth or gums if used properly.
Some users may experience mild, temporary tooth sensitivity. This may occur during the first week of whitening and will subside when you discontinue whitening. You should discontinue use if pain or sensitivity develops in the teeth or gums and contact your dentist.
You can use Teeth Whitening System even if you have sensitive teeth. You help alleviate sensitivity by wearing the Whitening Gel for a shorter period of time as you begin whitening treatment. Using Sensodyne toothpaste in conjunction with the Teeth Whitening System can also reduce tooth sensitivity.
Nearly anyone who wants a more confident, vibrant smile. However, teeth whitening has not been tested on pregnant or lactating women or recommended for children under age 14.
So-called laser bleaching simply consists of using a very strong teeth whitening solution and "activating" the solution with laser or other high intensity light. Due to the strength of the teeth whitening solution this procedure must be undertaken in the dental office.
